Design Manager (M&E - Energy & Decarbonisation))

M&E Design Manager (Energy & Decarbonisation)
Location: Leeds
Type: Permanent | Full Time
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a growing energy and engineering business delivering complex decarbonisation and energy infrastructure projects across the UK.
This is a highly influential role where you will lead the design process from concept through to commissioning, overseeing a portfolio of projects ranging from early-stage feasibility studies through to major energy schemes valued up to £30m.
Working closely with Project Managers, technical teams, consultants and clients, you will be responsible for ensuring robust, buildable and commercially viable designs are delivered safely, efficiently and on programme.
This position would suit an experienced M&E professional with strong leadership skills and a background delivering energy, sustainability or infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate the design process from project inception through to commissioning.
* Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.
* Provide technical support throughout the construction phase.
* Coordinate internal multi-disciplinary teams and external design consultants.
* Ensure designs are practical, buildable, compliant and delivered within budget.
* Manage design programmes alongside Project Managers and external planning teams.
* Identify, record and manage technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
* Review consultant deliverables and ensure appropriate levels of detail and scope are achieved.
* Coordinate technical information to resolve challenges and maintain project programmes.
* Support the development of additional client opportunities and revenue streams.
* Oversee technical packages including heat pumps, energy centres, boilers, chillers, boreholes and HV infrastructure.
* Ensure design outputs are fully coordinated prior to tender and construction phases.
* Provide high-level commercial oversight, including risks, opportunities, variations and progress reporting.
About You
You will possess a strong technical background combined with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Essential Experience
* Demonstrable M&E design experience within a project delivery environment.
* Experience leading and managing technical teams.
* Proven track record delivering engineering projects from concept through to completion.
* Experience managing projects throughout the full lifecycle.
* Knowledge of regulatory compliance including:
Desirable
* Strong organisational and programme management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of project risk management.
* Experience working within large-scale industrial, infrastructure or energy projects.
What’s On Offer
* Opportunity to lead major energy and decarbonisation projects.
* Exposure to schemes valued up to £30m.
* Work within a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment.
* Career progression opportunities within a growing sector.
* Flexible location options across London or Leeds.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you’re an experienced Design Manager looking to play a key role in delivering sustainable energy and infrastructure projects that contribute to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions, we’d love to hear from you